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KIWA Expandable HMCs

Located in Nabari, Japan, Kiwa Machinery Co., LTD began manufacturing lathes in 1933, and in 1981 began exporting their line of machining products to the USA, Canada, UK, France and other countries. Today, Kiwa Machinery is one of Japan’s foremost machining center builders.

KIWA’s exclusive in-the-field expandable tool and pallet technology, feature-rich package, and cost-effective pricing brings the advantages of horizontal machining within a job shop’s reach. Expandability allows shops to upgrade from a 2-pallet horizontal machine with 120 tools to a 6- or 8-pallet machine with 220 tools.

Versatile KIWA Horizontal Machining Centers, designed for a wide variety of applications, feature fast pallet changers for work in high production environments. Systems feature powerful, high-speed rapid traverse, machine automation and convenient chip disposal. Reliable KIWA Machining Centers incorporate features that deliver maximum speed, accuracy, rigidity, and value with an exceptional service life.

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  • KH-4100kai

    KIWA KH-4100kai – high-performance horizontal machining center with full rotary B-axis installable in a space equal to a vertical machining center

    • X axis Travel 20.1″ (510 mm)KIWA KH-4100kai
    • Y axis Travel 20.1″ (510 mm)
    • Z axis Travel 20.1″ (510 mm)
    • 4th Axis Travel (Rotary Table): 0 to 360 degrees
    • Wide center trough in the machining area and a strong bed coolant wash
    • Pallet Load Capacity: 1100 lbs (500 kg)
    • 60 Tools
    • 15K RPM
    • FANUC 0i-MF Control
  • KH-4200kai

    KIWA KH-4200kai – high-performance horizontal machining center with full rotary B-axis installable in a space equal to a vertical machining center

    • X axis Travel 22″ (560 mm)KIWA KH-4200kai
    • Y axis Travel 26″ (660 mm)
    • Z axis Travel 22″ (560 mm)
    • 4th Axis Travel (Rotary Table): 0 to 360 degrees
    • Wide center trough in the machining area and a strong bed coolant wash
    • Pallet Load Capacity: 1100 lbs (500 kg)
    • 60 Tools
    • 15K RPM
    • FANUC 0i-MF Control
  • KH-4500kai

    KIWA KH-4500kai – high-performance horizontal machining center with one of the largest work envelopes in its class

    • X axis Travel 27.6″ (700 mm)
    • Y axis Travel 29.1″ (740 mm)
    • Z axis Travel 26.8″ (680 mm)
    • 4th Axis Travel (Rotary Table): 0 to 360 degrees
    • Pallet Load Capacity: 1100 lbs (500 kg)
    • 60 tools standard (40/80/120/240 opt)
    • Spindle Speed: 15000 RPM (12000 or a 20000 built-in)
    • FANUC 31iB Control
  • Triple H40 3-Axis

    Triple H40 3-Axis – high-performance horizontal machining center with a Column Traverse Design

    • X axis Travel 20.1″ 510 mm)KIWA Triple H40 3-Axis
    • Y axis Travel 20.1″ (510 mm)
    • Z axis Travel 15.7″ (400 mm)
    • Pallet Load Capacity: 2200 lbs (1000 kg)
    • 40 tools
    • Spindle Speed: 12000 RPM (opt)
    • FANUC 0iMF Control
  • Triple H40 5-Axis

    Triple H40 5-Axis – high-performance horizontal machining center with a Column Traverse Design

    • X axis Travel 20.1″ 510 mm)KIWA Triple H40 5 axis
    • Y axis Travel 20.1″ (510 mm)
    • Z axis Travel 15.7″ (400 mm)
    • 4th Axis Travel (Tilt Axis) -30 and + 120 degrees
    • 5th Axis Travel (Rotary Axis) 360 degrees
    • Pallet Load Capacity: 880 lbs (400 kg)
    • 40 tools
    • Spindle Speed: 12000 RPM (opt)
    • FANUC 0iMF Control

    The machine design will accommodate a variety of workpieces and factory automation equipment.  The 5 axis version allows for heavy parts to be machined on five sides.